I'm on a bit of a farming hiatus until this baby comes. Thanks to Aliye from beachgreens for providing all the produce in this weeks box.
Artichokes
Carrots
Lettuce
Broccoli
Dandelion Greens
Fennel
Spring Onion
Parsley
Cilantro
Strawberry
Avo
Meyer Lemons
Showing posts with label Farm Box. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farm Box. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Farm Box Pick Up This Wednesday
Our next pick up is April 13th at Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave, in Bixby Knolls. The pick up hours to 5-6:30.
Thanks!
Sasha
Each box is $30 and packed full of seasonal veggies, fruit and herbs. We also have fresh eggs available for $5 a dozen. If you have any egg cartons please bring drop them off. We also take back the produce boxes or some folks bring their own bag to collect their produce.
Everything is grown organically or beyond organically and with ethical practices. Recipes are posted on our website under the recipe tab. www.longbeachlocal.org
If you are interested in signing up you I would need payment no later than the Monday before the desired pick up. If you have any questions just ask. Thanks!
Sasha
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
What's in the Farm Box this week?
Bunch of beets
Delicata Squash
Spinach
Lettuce
Cabbage
Carrots
Green Garlic
Strawberry's
Navel Oragnes
Bunch of Mint
...and available for sale fresh eggs!
Delicata Squash
Spinach
Lettuce
Cabbage
Carrots
Green Garlic
Strawberry's
Navel Oragnes
Bunch of Mint
...and available for sale fresh eggs!
Farm Box Pick Up and fresh eggs!
This Wednesday March 30th is our next biweekly Farm Box pick up at Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave, in Bixby Knolls. We also have fresh eggs for sale. You do not have to be part of the Farm Box to purchase eggs but they do get first choice. Come on by between 5-6:30 on Wednesday if you have any questions or would like to sign up for Farm Box.
Each box is $30. If you would like to try it out for one pick up I completely understand. If its something you would like to continue with I ask everyone to bring payment with them when they pick up their last box for the month. For instance the last pick up in January was the 19th so most people paid for February on that pick up.
Each box is packed full of seasonal veggies, fruit and herbs. I am one of the farmers contributing to the boxes. Everything is grown organically or beyond organically and with ethical practices. Recipes are posted on our website under the recipe tab. www.longbeachlocal.org
If you are interested in signing up you I would need payment no later than the Monday before the desired pick up. Email or come visit us at our next pick up if you have any questions.
Thank you, sasha
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Roasted Beets and Turnips with Balsamic Glaze
In this weeks Farm Box we had beets, onions and turnips. Thanks beachgreens for this recipe and for the great produce. Today's box was looking good!
Roasted Beets and Turnips with Balsamic Glaze
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
3-4 beets, cut into chunks
4-5 turnips, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped (or green garlic, see note below)
1 Tablespoon herb of your choice (rosemary or thyme work well)
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. Toss beets, turnips, onion and garlic with herbs, vinegar, olive, salt and pepper. Roast until edges are crispy, and veggies are soft.
Note: If using green garlic, cut the stalks into chunks, and add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve over Red Frills Mustard Greens, roughly chopped, and drizzled with a bit of balsamic vinegar.
Variation: Add 2 chopped apples, tossed with ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt, and juice of ½ lemon. Serve atop salad greens, topped with 2 Tablespoons goat or blue cheese, and 1/3 cup toasted pecan or walnut halves.
Roasted Beets and Turnips with Balsamic Glaze
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
3-4 beets, cut into chunks
4-5 turnips, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped (or green garlic, see note below)
1 Tablespoon herb of your choice (rosemary or thyme work well)
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. Toss beets, turnips, onion and garlic with herbs, vinegar, olive, salt and pepper. Roast until edges are crispy, and veggies are soft.
Note: If using green garlic, cut the stalks into chunks, and add during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve over Red Frills Mustard Greens, roughly chopped, and drizzled with a bit of balsamic vinegar.
Variation: Add 2 chopped apples, tossed with ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt, and juice of ½ lemon. Serve atop salad greens, topped with 2 Tablespoons goat or blue cheese, and 1/3 cup toasted pecan or walnut halves.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Farm Box- Pick up today!
Don't forget today is pick up for Farm Box from 5-6:30. I also have a few dozen fresh eggs available on a first come first serve basis. They are $5 a dozen.
See you tonight!
This week's box contains:
Radish, Arugula, Lettuce, Scallions, Artichokes, Apples, Navel Orange, Satsuma
See you tonight!
This week's box contains:
Radish, Arugula, Lettuce, Scallions, Artichokes, Apples, Navel Orange, Satsuma
Monday, February 14, 2011
Rutiz Family Farms
Thanks to Aliye from beachgreens for introducing me to Jerry Rutiz from Rutiz Family Farms. Jerry and his wife Maureen are farming the right way and I am proud to have met them. They are the other 1/2 of our Farm Box. If we can't grow it ourselves we get it from them. Thanks Jerry!
Aliye and I went on a little field trip to visit the farm, enjoy the pictures.
Aliye and I went on a little field trip to visit the farm, enjoy the pictures.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
February Happenings
Hello Long Beach Locals-
I wanted to let you all know about our first work day at the farm. On Saturday, February 19th starting at 9am we will be cleaning up the site. Its not just cleaning up the farm but the entire gulch property. If you have not had the chance to come and check out the land this would be a great opportunity to do so. The clean up is being hosted by Cal Heights Clean Streets, 7th District Council Office and Litter Free Long Beach. Community hours will be signed for, tools and refreshments will be provided and two lucky volunteers will win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Litter Free Long Beach will also be collecting tires and e-waste - if it has a cord attached, it’s e-waste, excluding large appliances. Please wear sturdy shoes and a hat. There is parking available along California Avenue as well as 28th Street.
Farm Box has been a huge success, especially after our write up in the LA Times. Our next pick up is tonight, Feb 2nd at Bella Cosa store in Bixby Knolls. I have changed the pick up hours to 5-6:30 as most people are coming after work and needed a later pick up.
Each box is $30, there are 2 pick ups in February so if possible its best to pay for both pick ups at the same time. Its a little easier for me to keep track of payment this way but if you would like to try it out first I completely understand. If its something you would like to continue with I ask everyone to bring payment with them when they pick up their last box for the month. For instance the last pick up in January was the 19th so most people paid for February on that pick up.
Each box is packed full or seasonal veggies, fruit and herbs. I am one of the farmers contributing to the boxes. Everything is grown organically or beyond organically and with ethical practices. Recipes are posted here on our site under the recipe section. If you are interested in signing up or have more questions please let me know.
This past week a few of us attended the Ecological Farming Conference in Pacific Grove, California. It was inspiring to be among my farming peers and other land stewards. I met with Michael O'Gorman from the Farmer Veteran Coalition and was able to hear more about the wonderful work they are doing. I hope to be working with them soon. People were amazed that we were farming in Long Beach and excited about the food shed we are creating. It was a great conference to attend and I feel inspired once again.
Thank you everyone for your efforts and hope to see you on the 19th.
Happy Growing!
Sasha Kanno
Executive Director, Long Beach Local
I wanted to let you all know about our first work day at the farm. On Saturday, February 19th starting at 9am we will be cleaning up the site. Its not just cleaning up the farm but the entire gulch property. If you have not had the chance to come and check out the land this would be a great opportunity to do so. The clean up is being hosted by Cal Heights Clean Streets, 7th District Council Office and Litter Free Long Beach. Community hours will be signed for, tools and refreshments will be provided and two lucky volunteers will win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Litter Free Long Beach will also be collecting tires and e-waste - if it has a cord attached, it’s e-waste, excluding large appliances. Please wear sturdy shoes and a hat. There is parking available along California Avenue as well as 28th Street.
Farm Box has been a huge success, especially after our write up in the LA Times. Our next pick up is tonight, Feb 2nd at Bella Cosa store in Bixby Knolls. I have changed the pick up hours to 5-6:30 as most people are coming after work and needed a later pick up.
Each box is $30, there are 2 pick ups in February so if possible its best to pay for both pick ups at the same time. Its a little easier for me to keep track of payment this way but if you would like to try it out first I completely understand. If its something you would like to continue with I ask everyone to bring payment with them when they pick up their last box for the month. For instance the last pick up in January was the 19th so most people paid for February on that pick up.
Each box is packed full or seasonal veggies, fruit and herbs. I am one of the farmers contributing to the boxes. Everything is grown organically or beyond organically and with ethical practices. Recipes are posted here on our site under the recipe section. If you are interested in signing up or have more questions please let me know.
This past week a few of us attended the Ecological Farming Conference in Pacific Grove, California. It was inspiring to be among my farming peers and other land stewards. I met with Michael O'Gorman from the Farmer Veteran Coalition and was able to hear more about the wonderful work they are doing. I hope to be working with them soon. People were amazed that we were farming in Long Beach and excited about the food shed we are creating. It was a great conference to attend and I feel inspired once again.
Thank you everyone for your efforts and hope to see you on the 19th.
Happy Growing!
Sasha Kanno
Executive Director, Long Beach Local
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Farm Box
Hello Farm Box-
Everyone seemed so happy today at the pick up. I'm so glad to see all your smiling faces.
I hope everyone has a great dinner tonight and gets inspired to cook something yummy. Please send me pictures or recipes and I'll post them for you.
Happy eating!!
-Sasha
Everyone seemed so happy today at the pick up. I'm so glad to see all your smiling faces.
I hope everyone has a great dinner tonight and gets inspired to cook something yummy. Please send me pictures or recipes and I'll post them for you.
Happy eating!!
-Sasha
This Weeks Farm Box and Recipes
This week we are offering:
Kale
Spinach
Yam
Lettuce
Butternut Squash
Broccoli
Leeks
Parsley
Cilantro
Meyer Lemon
Avocado
Navel Oranges
Sweet Potato Chicken Curry
Adapted from: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001932650
Serves: 7
Preparation Time: 2 hours (good to prepare when you have an afternoon to cook and eat throughout the week!)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger (I used about ½ teaspoon powdered ginger)
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz. chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (I threw in the whole can)
1/2 cup frozen green peas (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Combine curry powder, coriander, turmeric, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaf in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high; return chicken to pan. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add curry powder mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in potato and chickpeas. Cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add peas; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Discard bay leaf.
Sesame Spinach and Broccoli
Adapted From: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sesame-Spinach-and-Broccoli-101099#ixzz1BPyZqd9A
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1/2 bunch broccoli (about 1/2 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 bunch spinach (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
Cut broccoli into 1-inch flowerets and cut stems lengthwise into 2 x 1/4-inch sticks. Mince garlic. In a dry 10-inch heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl. In skillet heat vegetable oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss vegetables with sesame oil, seeds, and salt to taste.
Kale
Spinach
Yam
Lettuce
Butternut Squash
Broccoli
Leeks
Parsley
Cilantro
Meyer Lemon
Avocado
Navel Oranges
Sweet Potato Chicken Curry
Adapted from: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001932650
Serves: 7
Preparation Time: 2 hours (good to prepare when you have an afternoon to cook and eat throughout the week!)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger (I used about ½ teaspoon powdered ginger)
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz. chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (I threw in the whole can)
1/2 cup frozen green peas (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Combine curry powder, coriander, turmeric, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and bay leaf in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high; return chicken to pan. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add curry powder mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in potato and chickpeas. Cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add peas; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Discard bay leaf.
Sesame Spinach and Broccoli
Adapted From: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sesame-Spinach-and-Broccoli-101099#ixzz1BPyZqd9A
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1/2 bunch broccoli (about 1/2 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 bunch spinach (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
Cut broccoli into 1-inch flowerets and cut stems lengthwise into 2 x 1/4-inch sticks. Mince garlic. In a dry 10-inch heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl. In skillet heat vegetable oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss vegetables with sesame oil, seeds, and salt to taste.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
New recipes posted
This weeks recipes to go along with this weeks Farm Box. Thanks Aliye!
http://www.longbeachlocal.org/recipe
http://www.longbeachlocal.org/recipe
Monday, December 27, 2010
Farm Box- Next pick up January 5th
Hello Long Beach Local-
Just a friendly reminder that Farm Box will be starting up again in January. If you are interested in subscribing here are the details.
Price: $30 flat rate price
Pick up days: Wednesdays
Location: Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave in Bixby Knolls 90807
Payment for January is due by the 3rd for the pick up on the 5th. You can drop it off to me or mail it in. Please make check to:
Sasha Kanno
2076 Eucalyptus Ave
Long Beach, Ca 90806
I hope you all had a wonderful and feast filled holiday. See you on January 5th!
Happy Growing!
Sasha Kanno
Executive Director, Long Beach Local
562.230.7207
sashakanno@mac.com
http://wrigleygarden.org
Please join our mailing list: www.longbeachlocal.org
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/wrigley.garden?ref=name#!/pages/Farm-Lot-59/157161800972837
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Just a friendly reminder that Farm Box will be starting up again in January. If you are interested in subscribing here are the details.
Price: $30 flat rate price
Pick up days: Wednesdays
Location: Bella Cosa, 3803 Atlantic Ave in Bixby Knolls 90807
Payment for January is due by the 3rd for the pick up on the 5th. You can drop it off to me or mail it in. Please make check to:
Sasha Kanno
2076 Eucalyptus Ave
Long Beach, Ca 90806
I hope you all had a wonderful and feast filled holiday. See you on January 5th!
Happy Growing!
Sasha Kanno
Executive Director, Long Beach Local
562.230.7207
sashakanno@mac.com
http://wrigleygarden.org
Please join our mailing list: www.longbeachlocal.org
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/wrigley.garden?ref=name#!/pages/Farm-Lot-59/157161800972837
http://www.facebook.com/wrigley.garden?ref
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Farm Box- Pick up today!
Hello good foodies!
Farm Box pick up is today. Our box is going to be filled with fresh harvested produce including the following:
-black kale
-beets
-parsnips
-lettuce
-carrots
-parsley
-persimmon
-satsumas
-apples
Seasonal recipes are posted our website www.longbeachlocal.org under recipes. Thanks to Aliye from beachgreens for the great looking goods and for the yummy recipes.
See you at 4 for your pick up.
If you have not signed up its not too late. You can start or stop at any time. Each box is $30 and are available for pick up in front of Bella Cosa on Wednesdays from 4-6. You must preorder so we know what to harvest for you. Today is the last pick up for December, we will resume again January 5th. If you need more information please email, call or search this blog under Farm Box.
Thanks-
Sasha
Farm Box pick up is today. Our box is going to be filled with fresh harvested produce including the following:
-black kale
-beets
-parsnips
-lettuce
-carrots
-parsley
-persimmon
-satsumas
-apples
Seasonal recipes are posted our website www.longbeachlocal.org under recipes. Thanks to Aliye from beachgreens for the great looking goods and for the yummy recipes.
See you at 4 for your pick up.
If you have not signed up its not too late. You can start or stop at any time. Each box is $30 and are available for pick up in front of Bella Cosa on Wednesdays from 4-6. You must preorder so we know what to harvest for you. Today is the last pick up for December, we will resume again January 5th. If you need more information please email, call or search this blog under Farm Box.
Thanks-
Sasha
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Farm Box
Thank you to everyone for participating in Farm Box. The excitement on everyone's faces was wonderful. If you have recipes to share or pictures to post of the meals you make please share them. I'll post them for everyone to drool over.
If you have not signed up and are interested please let me know. We are currently on a biweekly schedule, next pick up is December 15th. I should receive payment by the 13th. Then we are off for the holidays and start again January 5th.
Thanks for supporting local agriculture.
-Sasha
If you have not signed up and are interested please let me know. We are currently on a biweekly schedule, next pick up is December 15th. I should receive payment by the 13th. Then we are off for the holidays and start again January 5th.
Thanks for supporting local agriculture.
-Sasha
Monday, November 22, 2010
Farm Box- New program with a Wednesday pick up in Bixby Knolls
Long Beach Local in conjunction with beachgreens, a local Long Beach based business, would like to invite you to join our farm box program. beachgreens delivers locally and organically grown produce direct from the farmer to our drop off point at Bella Cosa located at 3803 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Pick up day is Wednesday between the hours of 4-6pm.
Farm boxes are a slightly different size than their regular home delivery boxes and cannot be modified but you will receive 7 different types of vegetables, 2 herbs, and 2-3 different types of fruit. Only the freshest in-season produce will be harvested and packed for you. Farm boxes are $30 per week and can be ordered weekly or biweekly with a monthly commitment.
Local farming makes it possible to distribute fresh and pesticide‐free produce to local consumers. The consumer who buys ethically and responsibly farmed products is considered more nutritious because of their freshness. We are providing healthy fresh food for you and your family. The vision of eating well and living healthy lives is possible and easy with our Farm Box. You are helping build a sustainable community and promoting food
security for our children and us. Thank you for supporting farm fresh produce.
If you would like to sign up please email sashakanno@mac.com or call 562.230.7207. You can also visit our website www.longbeachlocal.org and join the CSA mailing list
Local farming makes it possible to distribute fresh and pesticide‐free produce to local consumers. The consumer who buys ethically and responsibly farmed products is considered more nutritious because of their freshness. We are providing healthy fresh food for you and your family. The vision of eating well and living healthy lives is possible and easy with our Farm Box. You are helping build a sustainable community and promoting food
security for our children and us. Thank you for supporting farm fresh produce.If you would like to sign up please email sashakanno@mac.com or call 562.230.7207. You can also visit our website www.longbeachlocal.org and join the CSA mailing list
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Farm Box- New program with a Wednesday pick up in Bixby Knolls
Long Beach Local in conjunction with beachgreens, a local Long Beach based business, would like to invite you to join our farm box program. beachgreens delivers locally and organically grown produce direct from the farmer to our drop off point at Bella Cosa located at 3803 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Pick up day is Wednesday between the hours of 4-6pm.
Farm boxes are a slightly different size than their regular home delivery boxes and cannot be modified but you will receive 7 different types of vegetables, 2 herbs, and 2-3 different types of fruit. Only the freshest in-season produce will be harvested and packed for you. Farm boxes are $30 per week and can be ordered weekly or biweekly with a monthly commitment.
Local farming makes it possible to distribute fresh and pesticide‐free produce to local consumers. The consumer who buys ethically and responsibly farmed products is considered more nutritious because of their freshness. We are providing healthy fresh food for you and your family. The vision of eating well and living healthy lives is possible and easy with our Farm Box. You are helping build a sustainable community and promoting food
security for our children and us. Thank you for supporting farm fresh produce.If you would like to sign up please email sashakanno@mac.com or call 562.230.7207. You can also visit our website www.longbeachlocal.org and join the CSA mailing list.
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